This bridge is a staple of St.Petersburg and very amusing to watch when in action. I was lucky enough to be able to watch in on a boat tour and it made for a great end of a day.
This bridge takes you straight to the winter palace. It opens at night to let boats go through. If you travel to St Petersburg during May-June, stay at night (which is more like a day) to watch the bridges open. It's fun!
We were in Russia during the summer and while standing on the bridge, we saw many couples getting married. Very picturesque and charming. If the opportunity came up again I would go.
a very very good place to be. to see the neva river, to see the other reigons of the city, to see the Peter's castle. and make sure to visit the bridge during the white nights to see it open.
Greta view and architecture of the bridge. A wonderful historical place of the city and famous place for tourist.
Yes, it's a bridge, a nice one, but you need to walk out and then look back along the Neva River. The view from the bridge in all directions Is quite something special, and if you are lucky to be there news or at sunset you are in for even nicer view down the river.When I visit the city, this is always one of my stops to enjoy.Recommended.
took a walk in freezing cold night, but it was worth it. new illumination makes it a lovely object for taking pictures and with millions of lights on Neva embankment it is just a stunning view...
For me is a No1 amoung of the all bridges in St-Petersburg. It's an entrance to the main square - Palace Square. I think it is a part of the Square museum complex including Genshtag building, Hermitage, Alexander's Column.
Come here in June during the White Nights and at around midnight/1am, people gather to watch the bridges rise whilst it's pretty much still daylight. Just don't get stuck on the wrong side of the bridge as they don't come down again till 5am!